Recent content by Bill Bartlett

Hi, guys, I get this all the time. Is it good enough to get mounted? For instance say you shot a Royal or bigger under deer control or spotlamp conditions. Yes, good head but no challenge or memories. Lesser quality trophy, any species, challenging stalk, first or last animal shot and memorable...

Nice to see the old fella still at it, and keeping well too. I remember sharing the Pigeon hide with him a few years ago, great company, and all the best for Christmas and the New year, Bill.

Made contact but he is not selling medal heads?

45 inches max?

Hi, guys - does anyone know where or who can supply a short leather slip for a Ruger number one unscoped action. Every thing seems to be geared to longer barrels and for scopes? Thanks, Bill

Yes, but quite a time consuming and expensive process!

When I first started keepering at Castle Leod in Ross Shire, the head keeper had a Lloyd in 7mm rem mag, I shot hundreds of stags with it and it never missed a beat, just wish I bought it when I had the chance!

Exactly, the same applies to using iron (open) sights. Many thousands of stags have been taken like this and given sensible ranges adds an exceptional extra dimension to a day on the hill. A bit like taking the carcase off the hill on pony instead of argo or similar:-))

Ooops!

https://www.guntrader.uk/guns/shotguns/purdey-james/side-by-side/12-gauge/241116121501840 No mention of your price range. Please see link to Colin P. Smith gun - ex Purdey gunsmith who started up on his own. Gun is like new with 15 3/4 length stock with leather covered Silvers pad. Cased....

Hi, guys - I am in need of some large Red stag skulls with large pedicles ( no antlers) and wonder if anyone has some they could sell me? Thanks, Bill.

Painted, for sure:-((

Many thanks for all your responses, guys, really looking for a pup rather than anything else as I want to train it from scratch, and Scotland would be more convenient. Thanks, Bill.

HI, guys, looking to purchase a top quality lab puppy in the next couple of months and just thought I would cast a net to see what is available. Looking for old school type, powerful body and head. Good pedigree with low hip and eye scoring parents. Any colour and top price paid. Bill

Payment made, Rob. Bill Bartlett, Forest Gate, Invergarryu, Inverness-Shire, PH354HP